Trenton Ray, a contract pilot, shares his journey in aviation and how he came up with the idea for Hangar Direct, a platform that connects pilots with available hangar space. Hangar Direct aims to solve the problem of limited hangar space by providing a short-term solution for pilots who need a safe place to park their aircraft. The platform is free to use and offers both public and private airport options. Trenton emphasizes the importance of the aviation community and the honor code that exists within it.

Takeaways

Trenton's journey in aviation started when he took a free flight during college and fell in love with flying.
Hangar Direct is a platform that connects pilots with available hangar space, providing a short-term solution for pilots who need a safe place to park their aircraft.
The aviation community is known for its honor code and Hangar Direct aims to leverage this community to solve the problem of limited hangar space.
The platform offers both public and private airport options, allowing pilots to find suitable hangar space wherever they are.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Trenton's Aviation Journey
04:16 The Birth of Hangar Direct
08:20 The Importance of the Aviation Community
11:10 Hangar Direct: A Free Platform to Help the Community